Tag: 1891
Labor Unrest Erupts in Columbus: A Brewing Storm in the Ohio Capitol
In the sweltering heat of a Columbus Trades and Labor Assembly meeting, tensions boiled over on December 28, 1891. The gathering, meant to adopt resolutions denouncing Sherman and endorsing Foraker, took a dramatic turn when members inserted an amendment backing John B. Kane, President of the United Miners of America. This bold move was seen…
James Quagmire, Corruption Scheme, Pennsylvania 2022
In the gritty streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a tangled web of corruption has been spun, and Senator Matthew Quay is at its center. On December 13, 1891, a conference was called to devise ways and means to defeat Quay’s ambitious plans. The gathering, to be held at the Seventh Avenue Hotel, aimed to thwart Quay’s…
Deep Danger Lurks Beneath Freeland’s Hills: Markle Co’s Desperate Gamble
Freeland, PA, 1891 – The coal mines of Freeland have long been a source of pride and prosperity for the town and its people. But beneath the surface, a ticking time bomb is waiting to unleash its fury. Markle Co’s New Workings at Pink Ash, a coal mine on the outskirts of town, is set…
Harold Jenkins, Theft of Goods, Minnesota 2023
It’s a dark and chilly Thanksgiving Day in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the city’s residents are bracing for the cold. But amidst the winter’s chill, a different kind of chill is running through the veins of the community: the chill of crime. And it seems that no one is immune to its icy grip, not…
The Flyer’s Slick Debut: A Speedy Arrival, but Questions Remain
The Speedy Steamer Arrived in Seattle, but Its True Purpose Remains a Mystery. On November 14, 1891, the much-hyped new steamer Flyer arrived in Seattle’s harbor, leaving a trail of cheers and whistles in its wake. The vessel, fresh from a two-hour and eighteen-minute journey from Port Townsend, glided effortlessly past the Commercial wharf, where…
Railway Heist Rocks Madison: Thieves Steal $1,000 from Milwaukee-bound Train
Madison, South Dakota – In a daring daylight robbery, thieves struck the Milwaukee, St. Paul and Railroad train on its way to the Badger State. The brazen heist, which took place on October 27, 1891, netted the culprits a whopping $1,000 in cash and valuables. According to eyewitnesses, the thieves had been watching the train…
Murder on the Boardwalk: A GrimyTines Exclusive
In the sleepy coastal town of Olympia, Washington, a shocking crime has shaken the community. On October 19, 1891, a gruesome discovery was made in the city’s Chambers Block. A gruesome murder had taken place, but the victim’s identity remains a mystery. The Olympia Tribune, the official paper of the city, reported the incident with…
John Maysville, Mail Fraud, Ohio 2001
On a typical Friday evening in September 1891, the streets of Maysville, Kentucky, were bustling with life. But amidst the hustle and bustle, a peculiar trend caught the attention of the local residents. The Maysville Evening Bulletin, a staple of the community, published a list of ads that seemed to be the norm. But what…
Rainy Day Revival Turns to Riot at Valley Camp Meeting
The first Sunday of the Valley camp meeting in 1891 was a day to remember, but not for the reasons the faithful had hoped. As the morning service got underway, dark clouds gathered and a torrential downpour drenched the worshippers huddled under the central pavilion. But the choir, undeterred by the rain, sang on, their…
Frost, Crop Destruction, Pennsylvania 2024
In the early hours of yesterday morning, a severe frost swept through the Pittsburgh area, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The vineyards that dot the landscape of the city and its surroundings were not spared, as the cold temperatures dealt a devastating blow to the budding grape crop. The frost, which struck…
